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Wednesday March 16 2022

Due to rising demand, HGV driver shortages, and more expectant customers than ever before, it’s evident that the ‘Amazon Generation’ are pushing the industry to new levels of transformation. So, what can we learn from consumers’ new habits post-pandemic, and how is that already impacting the UX regarding deliveries and returns? The Rise of Digital […]

Monday March 14 2022

The UK has the most advanced e-commerce market in all of Europe. This means that staying ahead of the game has never been more imperative; consumers expect a high level of service when buying products online. Consequently, retail businesses must work hard to deliver, literally… Flexibility in Delivery and Returns Perhaps one of the most […]

Friday June 18 2021

It’s been three years since 25th May 2018 when the EU introduced the Europe’s data privacy and security law.

Thursday March 11 2021

The last few months have seen increasingly turbulent times for energy suppliers, culminating in two suppliers shutting up shop in the previous few months alone.

Wednesday November 18 2020

Sleigh bells may not be ringing just yet, but as a business leader, you should be looking ahead to the holiday season. Before you know it, the most magical time of year will be upon us. So, have you made sure that your company is prepared for this period?

Friday February 14 2020

With 37 million meters still to be installed the ambitious 2020 deadline has, as expected, been extended. However, the new 2024 deadline still poses a substantial logistical headache for suppliers. It still requires the number of installations per month to more than double that of the current rate. Here at DDC OS, we are at the forefront of the energy market, and […]

Wednesday February 5 2020

As we have all seen in recent weeks, billing issues can be a very costly problem for energy firms. It is a complex industry, and there is no hiding from it, regulations that pose a challenge to even the most forward-thinking, agile firms. Processes and data flows to make the best project managers and data […]

Wednesday August 14 2019

We are delighted to have been shortlisted at the upcoming European Contact Centre & Customer Service Awards. We are finalists in the Best Multilingual Contact Centre category and look forward to the evening where we are up against some fine competition. Our customer service team based in Bosnia have been delivering exceptional quality for several […]

Tuesday June 4 2019

What should happen before the meter is installed? Your customer should fully understand the installation process and be made aware of your installation code of practice. This might be the Smart Metering Installation Code of Practice (SMICoP) or your own internal code of practice. You should advise the customer of what data is collected from […]

Friday April 12 2019

Moving from Legacy to Smart Meters: A DDC OS Perspective What are Smart Meters? Smart meters measure a customer’s exact gas and electricity use and then send all the information back to the energy supplier, without the need for someone to come and take meter readings. The In-Home Display (IHD) tells the customer how much […]

Monday March 25 2019

The struggles of the retail industry are apparent to even the untrained eye. Empty high street buildings have become the norm, and with growth of super-brands like Amazon, it’s clear to see that online shopping is reigning supreme. At a time when the customer is spoiled for choice, a superior customer service experience has become […]

Monday February 18 2019

Here at DDC Outsourcing Solutions UK, we like to stay ahead of the curve to ensure that we can offer our clients services that not only support them now but through any upcoming changes and challenges. The following trends were identified in a recent article by Charity Digital News, accessible here. Mobile Giving Statistics suggest […]

Tuesday November 27 2018

The Costs It’s an expensive time for energy suppliers. Fuel costs aside, a highly competitive marketplace has forced companies to focus on other ways of differentiating themselves, requiring investment in other areas of the business. The customer experience is high on the agenda, leading to higher training costs, more technology and more systems. Behind that, […]

Thursday November 15 2018

Hopefully, by now, you have had the opportunity to enjoy some of our utilities briefings. We are delighted to share our latest instalment, looking at the Supplier of Resort process. We hope you find the content useful, and if you would like to learn more please feel free to get in touch. View the paper here.

Monday November 5 2018

What is Ofgem`s Communications Review? All businesses have an obligation to provide their customers with the right information at the right time and in the right format to enable them to make informed choices. In energy, this enables customers to manage their consumption and costs and as technologies and digital services advance. Ofgem has recognised […]

Tuesday August 28 2018

The charity industry has changed. The fundraising preference service, coupled with the GDPR, has forced charities to change their culture. Gone are the days of hitting data hard, driving up the number of donors through cold calling. Likewise, the responses to the campaign teams in the high streets have dropped significantly. So how do charities […]

Friday August 17 2018

Recently, we have been approached by lots of publications to be part of their latest articles on the new hot topic – disruption. “Can disruption help to reinvent the reputation of outsourcing services?” “Chrissie, tell us how DDC OS UK is helping to disrupt the outsourcing industry!” To be honest, I wasn’t really sure what […]

Thursday July 26 2018

At the Independent Suppliers Forum in October 2017, Ofgem drew attention to the high rates of Erroneous Transfers (ETs) in today’s retail market. An ET occurs when a customer is switched without their consent, this could be due to selecting the incorrect supply on registration, some confusion over the metering set up at a property […]

Thursday June 28 2018

In our latest utilities briefing, we take a look at the price cap… WHAT IS THE PRICE CAP? Around 12 million households are currently on poor value default deals, paying as much as £300 more than those on the cheapest tariffs. Many of these households have never switched or have not done so for many […]

Tuesday June 5 2018

DDC Charity Solutions work daily with a range of charities representing various worthy causes, but all share common struggles and challenges, two significant challenges are engaging younger supporters and increasing income streams. Lloyds Bank UK Business Digital Index found that, in 2016, 58% of charities did not have basic digital skills. Many charities are now […]

Tuesday April 17 2018

IS YOUR SUPPLY BUSINESS READY FOR THE OFGEM BACK BILLING OBLIGATION? Any suppliers giving their regulations a bit of ‘TLC’ will know by now that Ofgem has this week decided to modify the standard conditions of the electricity and gas supply licences by inserting new condition 21BA to protect consumers from lengthy back-bills. The changes […]

Thursday April 12 2018

The GDPR is almost upon us and many people have had their say on how it will affect the outsourcing industry. To put to bed some of the concerns and myths around this, we have put together a Whitepaper with the help of GDPR experts. Download the paper below, and if you have any questions […]

Tuesday March 20 2018

After looking at the impact the GDPR would have on our daily productivity, in part two, we turn our attention to how it might help encourage a culture shift in companies handling data. The GDPR will affect employees at the majority of levels within an organisation handling personal identifiable data (PID), educating people in the […]

Monday March 12 2018

Andy Springall is the Operations Director at Robin Hood Energy (RHE), and has been working in the utilities business for some time partnering with a number of outsourcing suppliers. We recently took the time to sit with Andy and discuss his experiences of business process outsourcing… Tell us a little about RHE and the current […]

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